Finding the Third Proportional to 1,304,926.63 and 1,996,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,304,926.63 and 1,996,392 is: 3,054,256.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,304,926.63 : 1,996,392 = 1,996,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,304,926.63/1,996,392 = 1,996,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,304,926.63x = 1,996,392 × 1,996,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,304,926.63x = 3,985,581,017,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,985,581,017,664/1,304,926.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,054,256.80
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